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Easy Chicken Cutlet Sandwich Recipe You’ll Make Again and Again

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Hi, I’m Maya Thompson! Cooking has always been about magic for me. I’m 38 now, but my journey started in my grandmother’s Savannah kitchen, smelling her sourdough and blackberry jam. She didn’t use fancy techniques, just heart and instinct. I was always underfoot, wiping flour off my nose, but she just let me try again. That’s the love I put into every recipe: simple ingredients, a lot of heart, and the magic of sharing good food with people you love. Welcome to my kitchen!

Juicy chicken, golden-crisp breadcrumbs, soft brioche, and fresh toppings ,comfort food perfection.

  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Scale

2 large chicken breasts, sliced into 4 thin cutlets

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs, beaten

1½ cups breadcrumbs

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp salt

Oil for frying

4 brioche or ciabatta buns, toasted

Lettuce leaves

Tomato slices

Mayonnaise or chipotle mayo

Optional: cheese, pickles, onions

Instructions

1. Pound chicken cutlets ½ inch thick. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika.

2. Dredge in flour → egg → breadcrumbs. Press gently.

3. Heat ½ inch oil in skillet at 350°F (175°C). Fry 3–4 min per side until golden. Drain on wire rack.

4. Toast buns. Spread mayo, add lettuce, tomato, cutlet, and optional toppings.

Notes

Pound chicken evenly for perfect crispiness.

Season each layer for full flavor.

Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.

Fry in batches to keep oil hot.

  • Author: flavorfoodies
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 690 kcal
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 980 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 58 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 45 g
  • Cholesterol: 155 mg